What will be the median pay for a Game Developer (entry level) on Jan 1, 2026?
What will be the median pay for a Game Developer (entry level) on Jan 1, 2026?
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2%
<$50K
3%
[$50K, $60K)
18%
[$60K, $70K)
28%
[$70K, $80K)
27%
[$80K, $90K)
22%
>$90K
On Jan 1, 2026, I'll resolve this market according to the "Total Pay" field on the Glassdoor page for Game Developer in the United States, with 0-1 years of experience, across all industries.
As of Aug 22, 2023, the estimated total pay for a Game Developer with 0-1 years of experience is $67,423 per year in the United States area.
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